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Hi Graf, The Medal Yearbook is published each year by token publishing in the U.K. (www.tokenpublishing.com). Lots of information and prices of "all" British medals as well as Australia, New-Zealand, Canada, Ireland and South-Africa. (the last one needs a update as it only shows medals before Mandela became President). medalbook.pdf Document_2021-08-15_184647.pdf Document_2021-08-15_184445.pdf

Hi Graf, According to the Medal Yearbook it exist in both gold and Silver-gilt. Marcon1.

Zimbabwe: Medal in Defence of Zimbabwe Economic Life Line Mozambique Circular bronze medal with integral ribbon bar bearing the emblem of the Zimbabwe National Army; the face with a circular central medallion showing a pipeline, road and rail track on a stippled ground within a ring inscribed ‘IN DEFENCE OF ZIMBABWE • ECONOMIC LIFE LINE - MOZAMBIQUE’; the reverse plain’; on original ribbon. The Medal was instituted to recognise service in Mozambique in 1984-1985 against the pro-Western armed forces of RENAMO (Resistência Nacional Moçambicanain = Mozambican National Resistance) in defence of the vital road, railway and oil pipeline from Beira on the coast to Mutare (previously Umtali) on the Mozambican border. The medal is very rarely seen. I've not yet been able to discover the year of issue. (instituted). I did notice that Megan (Medalsoftheworld) does not list this medal, must be really rare ?

Is this of some help ?? Marcon1

Looks like this one. I used Google images and typed 19th century military lion belt buckle. Plenty of lions including this one. No country or regiment mentioned, so still a mystery. Marcon1.

Hiya, Here is some additional information. 1st. type = 1929-32 height 76.50mm, max. width 56.50mm. 2nd. type = 1933-1972 reduced in size to 63.25mm. 3rd. type = 1973- reduced in size to 54mm. Note: Silver-gilt and enamels. Some pre-war breast badges are in base metal. regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Found this on Wikipedia: Order of post-nominals in the United States See also: List of professional designations in the United States In the United States, standard protocol is to list post-nominal letters in the following order:[20] Religious institutions Theological degrees Military decorations Academic degrees Honorary degrees, honors, decorations Professional licenses, certifications and affiliations Retired uniformed service. Active duty services personnel do not use any post-nominals other than, if applicable, Staff Corps affiliation (Navy only) followed by a comma and then their branch of service. Names are bracketed by the appropriate pre-nominal and post-nominal, e.g. LCDR John Q Public, MC, USN.[20]

Hiya, I found this medal being offered on BidorBuy. 1999 - 2002 Boer War Centenary Queen South Africa Medal With Magersfontein Bar. Who can tell me more, thanks for any information. Marcon1.

Afterthought - could it be a edelweiss ?? Maybe from the 1st. world war - I'm sure the German collectors can tell if my thought is correct or wrong. Marcon1.

SAP Cross for Bravery: Gold (PCFG) (1989-2004) Awarded for outstanding bravery in extreme danger. First awarded (1991) to Maj André du Toit, for twice single-handedly disposing of bombs, and for bravery while leading a raid on an armed fugitive's hideout. Insignia: Same design as the 1963 PCF, but smaller and with a narrower ribbon, and worn on the chest. 18ct. Gold. (1989 - 2004) 9ct. Gold. (1989 - 2004) No 'gold' marking Who cares about a carat more (or less) ? Marcon1.

SAP Cross for Bravery: Gold (PCFG) (1989-2004) Awarded for outstanding bravery in extreme danger. First awarded (1991) to Maj André du Toit, for twice single-handedly disposing of bombs, and for bravery while leading a raid on an armed fugitive's hideout. Insignia: Same design as the 1963 PCF, but smaller and with a narrower ribbon, and worn on the chest. 18ct. Gold. (1989 - 2004) 9ct. Gold. (1989 - 2004) No 'gold' marking Who cares about a carat more (or less) ? Marcon1.

As the Australian police Force is based on the English one I would expect that they have the same ranks. But you can always try a 'google' to see if there is a difference. As to how they are issued - if they follow the English way it should be like this. Regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, According to The Medal Yearbook the medal was also extended in 1956 to police officers serving in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Nauru. Australia replaced this medal in 1976 with the (Australian) National Medal. As English Police LSGC Medals are named, it is most likely this was also done with the Australian issues. Kind regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, It has taken a few months but I finally found out what it is. Are you ready for this - it's a pin belonging to the girl guides ? So nothing to do with WW II and German fighter pilots. It just shows, always be weary with unknown items.

Hiya, although this is not my area of knowledge I do know that this medal was issued before 1917 (tsarist era) and again since 1992 (Russian Federation). Could this be a modern (1992) issue ???

Try UDF CAMP CULLINAN in Google images. You will see pictures etc. from The South African Military History Society Military History Journal Vol 14 No 1 - June 2007 MEMORIES OF WAR... Premier Mine and the village of Cullinan

Doubtful, they would have skimmed the medal and named it again and this time the right way. Don't forget, the medal is made of silver.

Hi Wasp, No, I found it right here on GMIC ? It was somewhere under CONSTABULARY.

Hi Wasp, Found these for you, maybe they are of some use to you. ROYAL ULSTER ULSTER Kind Regards, Marcon1.

WW1 Operational Theatres of War 1914-1920 Military operations of the First World War took place in seven theatres of war around the world. Alphanumeric codes were assigned to each theatre and operational area within it. These codes were used by the British military for the compilation of records of service and medals. The alphanumeric codes were slightly amended after 1st January 1916.(1) Western Europe To 31st December 1915 and from 1st January 1916 The Western Front b Italy Balkans To 31st December 1915 and from 1st January 1916 Russia From 1st January 1916 Egypt To 31st December 1915 From 1st January 1916 Africa To 31st December 1915 From 1st January 1916 Asia To 31st December 1915 From 1st January 1916 Australasia To 31st December 1915 From 1st January 1916

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